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autumn potpourri

haiku | falling leaves challenge

By Kristen BalyeatPublished 4 months ago Updated 4 months ago 1 min read
autumn potpourri
Photo by Chelsey Marques on Unsplash

top notes | tannic sap

heart notes | loamy, mossy, rot

base notes | dank compost

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thanks to Jay Kantor *J-amigo* for the title inspo 🍂 and for pushing me to write.

Haikunature poetry

About the Creator

Kristen Balyeat

Words fly to me on the wind, bump into me as I'm strolling the city, splash me in the face while I rest by the river, and shake me awake in the middle of the night—I’m humbly one of the vessels they use to come to life.

Also, i love you:)

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  • Dana Crandell4 months ago

    Out of the park, again!

  • Cathy holmes4 months ago

    Ahhh. Sounds so unappealing. Perfect job, my friend. 😁

  • Jay Kantor4 months ago

    Bff - ‘Natures Stomped-On Potpourri’ 🌹🍁

  • Grz Colm4 months ago

    Hahah well that was unexpected. 😃 You’ve really taken a unique approach! Nice to see you back Kristen! It feels like ages. 😊 I’ve had a long break but a little more active the last couple of weeks. Hope you are well. I’m alright. More settled in your new place?

  • Mariann Carroll4 months ago

    That's what the fall leaves become for sure

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